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Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
India needs to increase mariculture production to meet country''s growing seafood demand: CMFRIIndia aims to boost mariculture production to 25 lakh tonnes by 2047 to meet rising seafood demand, as current marine capture fisheries fac...
Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt intervention amid trade barriers, regulatory delaysThe National Biostimulant Industry Federation (NBIF) is urging government intervention to address regulatory hurdles in India and high tari...
How a British scientist helped save Japan’s sushi industry with Welsh seaweedKathleen Drew, a pioneering British botanist, made a groundbreaking discovery on the Welsh coast that revived Japan's dying nori seaweed in...
Govt unveils guidelines for seaweed imports to boost coastal economyThe Ministry of Fisheries announced new guidelines for seaweed imports to address seed shortages and boost coastal economies. The framework...
Niti Aayog prepares roadmap to boost seaweed cultivationThe Niti Aayog has recommended extending PM-Kisan and PM Fasal Bima Yojana to seaweed farmers and introducing insurance schemes for the sec...
Sustainability presents opportunity for innovation and growth, say industry observersDuring a panel discussion at the ET MSME Awards, entrepreneurs explain with examples how sustainability is a business enabler.
Once considered a ‘nuisance’, seaweed grows into a $7.5-billion opportunity for IndiaThe world is developing an appetite for seaweed, a climate-friendly plant that can replace plastics & has uses in fuel, food and pharma sec...
India bets on seaweed's future as food industry appetite growsIndia has prepared ambitious plans to modernise its cultivation of seaweed which is known for its environment-friendly properties and nutri...
The next frontier in farming? The Ocean.Today, seaweed is attracting new money and has a become a hot new global commodity. It is also bringing new purpose in new places because o...
Seaweed gets rolling: Indian companies explore sustainable solutions that marine algae offerSeaweed has been seeing a surge of interest in the US and Europe. However, the seaweed economy in India never really scaled up although it ...
That thing in your jelly can save India billions in oil imports. This company shows you howWhile most entrepreneurs are busy racing for the skies, a Bengaluru-based firm is betting on the sea to take care of our food, fuel and pol...
Snack on seaweed: The new superfood to keep you fit may soon be a hit in IndiaSeaweeds directly absorb nutrients & minerals from the water that surrounds them.
- CMFRI transfers seaweed farming technology to Andamans
Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Seaweed farming industry is set to get a major boost with the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) tran...
- Cookies, ice cream from seaweed extracts to fight climate change
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Cookies baked from extracts of local seaweed abundant in the Sundarbans mangroves have 17 per cent higher protein co...
- Seaweed turns cash crop as new products hit market
Currently, these algae are used mainly to make agar and carrageenan – substances used as gel or thickening agents in food processing indust...
- How Chennai startup is using seaweed to drive India's biofuel thrust
Renewable energy isn't anyway economical at the moment without subsidies, but algal biofuels seemed hopelessly uneconomical.
- Ethanol from seaweed project to get a major boost with CSMCRI deciding to ramp up off-shore production
CSMCRI has already demonstrated cultivation of seaweed inside 2-3 km of sea on the bamboo rafts, without using any pesticides.
- PepsiCo sells seaweed biz to Aquagri Processing
PepsiCo has transferred the assets of the seaweed business at book value to Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd. The financial details of the deal a...